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Now buying, selling of MFs under insider trading rules

Now buying, selling of MFs under insider trading rules

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Capital markets regulator Sebi has amended norms to bring buying and selling of mutual fund units under the ambit of insider trading rules. At present, insider trading rules are applicable to dealing in securities of listed companies or those proposed to be listed, when in possession of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI). The units of mutual funds are specifically excluded from the definition of securities under the rules.

Court bars news channels from showing Shraddha murder chargesheet

Court bars news channels from showing Shraddha murder chargesheet

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The Delhi high court on Wednesday observed that the telecast of the recording of narco analysis conducted on Aaftab Amin Poonawala, the sole accused in the Shraddha Walkar murder, will prejudice the case and restrained all news channels from displaying or playing content of the charge sheet filed in the matter.

'Let people breathe clean air': SC, HC reject plea against absolute cracker ban

'Let people breathe clean air': SC, HC reject plea against absolute cracker ban

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Noting the pendency of issues related to firecrackers before the Supreme Court, the Delhi high court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition challenging Delhi Pollution Control Committee's complete ban on sale and use of all kinds of firecrackers.

'No shell company in Mauritius; Hindenburg allegations false, baseless'

'No shell company in Mauritius; Hindenburg allegations false, baseless'

Rediff.com10 May 2023

In a boost to the embattled Adani Group, Mauritian Financial Services Minister Mahen Kumar Seeruttun has told the nation's Parliament that Hindenburg Research's allegations of the presence of 'shell' companies in the Island nation are 'false and baseless' and that Mauritius was in compliance with OECD-mandated tax rules. US short seller Hindenburg on January 24 alleged that billionaire Gautam Adani used shell companies based in Mauritius to manipulate stock prices of his Indian-listed companies.

'Semi-final for 2024 polls': Nitish backs Kejriwal in ordinance row

'Semi-final for 2024 polls': Nitish backs Kejriwal in ordinance row

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday met his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal at the latter's residence in New Delhi and extended 'complete support' to him in the Aam Aadmi Party government's ongoing tussle with the Centre over the control of administrative services.

Hyderabad under Centre's control? No way, say Telangana activists

Hyderabad under Centre's control? No way, say Telangana activists

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

The deteriorating law and order situation in Hyderabad has prompted a worried Union government to consider temporarily bringing the city under its control.

All about Chelsea's takeover by LA Dodgers' Boehly

All about Chelsea's takeover by LA Dodgers' Boehly

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Following is the process for the takeover of Chelsea Football Club after the English Premier League side said a consortium, led by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly and backed by Clearlake Capital, had won the bid to acquire the club.

Sudan situation highly volatile; focussing on evacuation: Foreign secy

Sudan situation highly volatile; focussing on evacuation: Foreign secy

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Briefing reporters on the ongoing evacuation mission 'Operation Kaveri', Kwatra said approximately 1,700 to 2,000 Indian nationals were moved out of the conflict zones and they included the citizens already evacuated out of Sudan as well as those who are on their way to Port Sudan from capital city Khartoum.

Army takes over security of Pakistani capital from today

Army takes over security of Pakistani capital from today

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Pakistan government on Friday handed over the security of capital Islamabad to the army for three months under a controversial decision taken recently, days ahead of a major anti-government rally by Imran Khan's party.

As air quality worsens, Delhi implements more curbs

As air quality worsens, Delhi implements more curbs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Acentral panel directed authorities to ban the plying of 4-wheeled diesel LMVs in Delhi and adjoining NCR districts and the entry of trucks into the capital.

Jaishankar, Qin Gang discuss means to resolve border row in Goa meet

Jaishankar, Qin Gang discuss means to resolve border row in Goa meet

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The talks took place in a beach resort in Benaulim on the sidelines of a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

India presses 2 aircraft, ship in Op Kaveri to bring back nationals from Sudan

India presses 2 aircraft, ship in Op Kaveri to bring back nationals from Sudan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

India on Monday launched 'Operation Kaveri' to evacuate its nationals from violence-hit Sudan.

Home ministry issues notice to Alapan Bandyopadhyay under Disaster Management Act

Home ministry issues notice to Alapan Bandyopadhyay under Disaster Management Act

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

A home ministry official said the notice was served on Bandyopadhyay hours before his retirement on Monday for refusing to comply with the Central government direction, which he said constituted a violation of section 51-B of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

NYT hails India's space programme as 'counterweight' to China

NYT hails India's space programme as 'counterweight' to China

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Lauding India's ambitious space programme, The New York Times has said the country, currently witnessing an 'explosive' growth in space-tech start-ups, is set to 'transform the planet's connection to the final frontier' and can emerge as a 'counterweight' to China.

How Covid Gave Investors A Booster Dose

How Covid Gave Investors A Booster Dose

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

COVID-19 forced people to work from home turned into the fuel for new demat accounts, observes Debashis Basu.

China expanding to keep India constrained: Top IPS officers

China expanding to keep India constrained: Top IPS officers

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The papers presented by Indian Police Service officers at the just concluded conference of director generals of police (DGPs) and inspector generals of police (IGPs) submit that by providing huge amounts of money in the name of loans for developmental works in Southeast and South Asia, China wants to reduce India's influence in the Indian Ocean region and force resolution of bilateral issues on Beijing's terms.

Mining an opportunity: Firm, transparent laws key to attract investments

Mining an opportunity: Firm, transparent laws key to attract investments

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Parliament has cleared the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, recently. The objective of the Act is to invite investments from the private sector, including foreign companies, for mining minerals such as lithium and other critical minerals. Other than lithium, some of these minerals were classified as atomic minerals, including beryl and beryllium, niobium, titanium, tantalum and zirconium.

Top Performers: CSK's pace trio rip apart Mumbai

Top Performers: CSK's pace trio rip apart Mumbai

Rediff.com7 May 2023

CSK's pace trio of Matheesha Pathirana, Deepak Chahar and Tushar Deshpande accounted for seven wickets for 59 runs in 11 overs to send MI crashing to defeat.

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Unlike Israeli company NSO, whose sale of Pegasus cyber tech grabbed worldwide attention, and other manufacturers of offensive-cyber products, Cellebrite operates in a grey area between security exports and civilian ones.

PSB Bull Run: Time For Govt To Reap Riches

PSB Bull Run: Time For Govt To Reap Riches

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Since March 31, 2022, the PSBs' market cap has risen 43.7 per cent, from Rs. 7.29 trillion to Rs. 10.47 trillion. It's time for the government, the majority owner of public sector banks, to reap the benefit of the rally in bank stocks, recommends Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Gujarat saw drug seizures worth Rs 5300cr in 18 months, 102 arrests

Gujarat saw drug seizures worth Rs 5300cr in 18 months, 102 arrests

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Drugs worth more than Rs 5,300 crore were seized and 102 people involved in illicit narcotics trade apprehended by the Gujarat police in the last one-and-a-half years, the state legislative assembly was informed on Tuesday.

'Technology' appears 44 times in Modi-Biden statement, up from 5 three years ago

'Technology' appears 44 times in Modi-Biden statement, up from 5 three years ago

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

From the seas to the stars, this partnership will now be deepened by the defining role of technology, the statement said.

I'm not a flight risk, wife unwell: Sisodia's bail plea

I'm not a flight risk, wife unwell: Sisodia's bail plea

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Special Judge M K Nagpal, who deferred the hearing on Sisodia's bail plea till March 24 for clarification and submissions, meanwhile issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate and sought its response by March 25.

Private placements at lowest since 2014; total money raised down 23%

Private placements at lowest since 2014; total money raised down 23%

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

The total amount of money various entities have raised through the private placement route is at its lowest since 2014. They raised a total of Rs 1.96 trillion in the first five months of 2022, revealed the numbers from PRIME Database. It is down 23.4 per cent from the Rs 2.56 trillion raised in the corresponding period in 2021.

Approach LG for resolving civic issues now: AAP after HC verdict

Approach LG for resolving civic issues now: AAP after HC verdict

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The party also attacked Jung over alleged inaction in the compressed natural gas fitness scam, irregularities in the Delhi & District Cricket Association.

SC won't tell Centre to notify Rent Control Act

SC won't tell Centre to notify Rent Control Act

Rediff.com8 Oct 2003

The Act was passed by Parliament and given assent to by the President in 1995.

Mercury soars across India, highest temp reaches 44.2 deg C

Mercury soars across India, highest temp reaches 44.2 deg C

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Delhi's primary weather station, the Safdarjung Observatory, registered a maximum temperature of 40.4 degrees Celsius, four notches higher than normal.

Is Adani a Modi Crony?

Is Adani a Modi Crony?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

This State-corporate 'cooperation' didn't begin with the arrival of the Modi government.
Many of the big licences, contracts, and even environmental clearances for the Adani group had come in the UPA's time, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Pollution: Delhi govt issues advisory; Haryana, UP schools shut

Pollution: Delhi govt issues advisory; Haryana, UP schools shut

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

In a statement, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said the air pollution had reached the severe level and asked people to follow the dos and don'ts as mentioned in the advisory.

Pro-Atiq slogans raised near Bihar mosque, police step up vigil

Pro-Atiq slogans raised near Bihar mosque, police step up vigil

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The crowd at the mosque was larger than usual, unsurprisingly because it happened to be the last "Jumma" (Friday) of the holy month of Ramzan.

Complete ban on firecrackers up to January 1 in Delhi

Complete ban on firecrackers up to January 1 in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on Tuesday ordered a complete ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital till January 1, 2022.

Will Ministry Expansion Curb Maharashtra's Political Disorder?

Will Ministry Expansion Curb Maharashtra's Political Disorder?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Fadnavis is the local remote control, but the ultimate remote control is in the hands of the BJP leadership in Delhi, observe Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari.

IPL 2023: These Players Have A Point To Prove

IPL 2023: These Players Have A Point To Prove

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

A look at Indian players who need a good showing in the IPL to get back in the reckoning.

Shinde is visiting Delhi as he is a 'BJP chief minister': Raut

Shinde is visiting Delhi as he is a 'BJP chief minister': Raut

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Raut claimed that the BJP was trying to break Maharashtra into three pieces

FTX Failure: Lessons To Be Learnt

FTX Failure: Lessons To Be Learnt

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Damage from new shenanigans can be contained if regulators move quickly when something does not smell right, counsels Debashis Basu.

China planning new highway along India border: Report

China planning new highway along India border: Report

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

China plans to build a new highway along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India as part of Beijing's efforts to strengthen its strategic position and project its power, a media report said on Wednesday.

AAP bags Delhi mayor, dy mayor posts; goons have lost, says Kejriwal

AAP bags Delhi mayor, dy mayor posts; goons have lost, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Aam Aadmi Party's Shelly Oberoi defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party's Rekha Gupta by a margin of 34 votes to become the mayor of Delhi, MCD officials announced on Wednesday.

Adani Crisis: What RBI, SEBI Must Do

Adani Crisis: What RBI, SEBI Must Do

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

In the context of market integrity, the IRAI and RBI should go over the minutes of the LIC and SBI board meetings when the decisions to invest in Adani equity or debt were taken, notes Jaimini Bhagwati, former World Bank treasury professional.

Modi opens 3024 Delhi flats for poor, takes swipe at AAP's publicity spend

Modi opens 3024 Delhi flats for poor, takes swipe at AAP's publicity spend

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

He said his government's goal is to make Delhi a grand city equipped with all the facilities as expected of the capital of the country.

New US travel advisory urges 'increased caution' in India

New US travel advisory urges 'increased caution' in India

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The United States in a new travel advisory on Tuesday urged its citizens to exercise "increased caution" while travelling to India and advised them to not to travel to Jammu and Kashmir and within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border.